| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S106796
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People v. Oates
Court may impose multiple sentence enhancements based on single injury under Penal Code Section 12022.53. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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S111494
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People v. Konow
Trial court has power to review prior court order directing magistrate to reinstate criminal charge. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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B167727
|
In re De Leon
Defendant who was not permitted to cross-examine police officers implicated in Rampart scandal is entitled to new trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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B166700
|
Rudy F., a Minor
Minor residing with his sister has standing to challenge search of sister's room yielding evidence used against him. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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B165985
|
People v. Burgos
Court erred in refusing to strike one of defendant's two prior strike convictions when both arose from same act. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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A095890
|
People v. Bowers
Probation search cannot be justified when police were unaware of defendant's probationary status. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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B165450
|
People v. Perez
Life sentence for street gang enhancement of attempted murder conviction is reversed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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D041856
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People v. Lima
Defendant who engaged in high-speed chase that caused police to kill bystander is guilty of 'provocative act' murder. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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G032076
|
People v. Johnson
Trial court erred by summarily denying defendant's 'Pitchess' motion. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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F034110
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People v. Chavez
Although jury was improperly instructed on issue of intent in first-degree drive-by murder case, error was harmless. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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B170326
|
People v. Vasquez
Statute of limitations to prosecute sex crimes is six years from occurrence or one year from reporting by victim. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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C045469
|
People v. Taylor
Judgment is modified to reflect new monetary penalties and surcharges that must be imposed on criminal defendant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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A098565
|
People v. Moreda
Defendant was not entitled to have trial judge determine whether he deserved new trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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B166146
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People v. Mendoza
Defendant's acquittal motion properly denied because evidence was enough to support felony child molestation conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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H022727
|
People v. Dominguez
Prejudicial error occurred in defendant's trial for murder when court failed to instruct jury on issue of complicity. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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D040174
|
People v. Williams
Trial court did not err in instructing jury about criminal liability for acts of agent. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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S040471
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People v. Pollock
Convictions and death sentence for defendant who committed two murders with knife are affirmed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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S108119
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People v. DeLouize
Trial court retained jurisdiction to reconsider order granting defendant's motion for new trial after time for prosecution to appeal order expired. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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B169324
|
People v. Way
Defendant's appeal is dismissed because it cannot be liberally construed as impliedly based solely on noncertificate grounds. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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B155574
|
People v. Grassini
Court determines that conviction in sexual assault case should not be reversed as result of improper jury instruction because error was harmless. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 29, 2004 | |
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C040921
|
People v. Wandick
Trial court correctly held defendant was not eligible for probation under Proposition 36 because of grand theft conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 28, 2004 | |
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H024504
|
People v. Adams
Trial court correctly held third-party culpability evidence proffered by defense was inadmissible. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 28, 2004 | |
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B160530
|
People v. Willis
Admission of dog scent evidence in murder trial was harmless error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 28, 2004 | |
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S105734
|
People v. Barragan
Retrial of juvenile adjudication that would qualify as 'strike' under Three Strikes Law is permissible. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 28, 2004 | |
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A093927
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People v. Allen
Trial court's failure to inquire into state's use of peremptory challenge requires reversal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 28, 2004 | |
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A101749
|
People v. Putnam
Court wasn't required to give additional instructions requiring jury to find defendant was unable to control his violent behavior. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 28, 2004 | |
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B165475
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People v. Vanegas
Erroneous jury instruction regarding 'implied malice' requires reversal of second-degree murder conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
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S106906
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People v. Pena
Oral argument waiver notice used by court of appeal has potential to improperly and unduly dissuade parties from presenting oral argument. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
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H024757
|
People v. Little
Before court accepted defendant's stipulation, defendant should have been advised of his constitutional rights and waivers obtained. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 28, 2004 | |
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H022070
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People v. Laiwala
Defendant who stole portion of DVD scrambling program is not guilty of trade secret theft. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 28, 2004 |
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